Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing

This creative uncooked Brussels sprouts recipe has a great contrast between the raw, crunchy vegetable and the rich, smoky bacon dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 9 mins
• Total Time: 24 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ⅓ cup cider vinegar
• 1 ¼ pounds Brussels sprouts
• 4 ounces bacon, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice each Brussels sprout in half, cut each half into into strips, and discard the cores. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cider vinegar, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Increase heat to high and boil for 1 minute.

Step 3

Pour hot bacon mixture over the bowl of Brussels sprouts and toss to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.